Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide
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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon
Activities
Shopping
Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.
When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon
How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon
Plane
Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Cross Country is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester takes 1h 42m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 43m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 121 km and will cost you around £11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon
Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon
Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.90 and £22.54. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.